Weekly Recap - 2025-02-28

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Weekly Recap

STRUGGLING To Explain Value Of Software Engineering Project [360 Video]

As software developers, we're always very focused on the technical aspects. However, when it comes to working with other stakeholders, how can we translate the value of what we're doing so they get it?

It's OVER For Me?! Senior Software Engineer Is Coding Less And Less

Is it normal for senior software developers to spend less time coding? How might expectations change for these individual contributor roles as experience is gained?

Tech Debt In Software Engineering Is Like... Toyota?!

A Reddit thread sparked my curiosity when the author was asking about drawing comparisons between tech debt and how Toyota manufactures vehicles. I think it's the wrong analogy, but... let's dive into it!

10 Years Of Experience vs 10 Years Of The SAME Experience - Engineering Manager AMA

10 years is a LONG time to invest in anything -- so how should we think about this when it comes to our careers?

What's the difference between 10 years of experience vs 10 years of the SAME experience?

As with all livestreams, I'm looking forward to answering YOUR questions! So join me live and ask in the chat, or you can comment now and I can try to get it answered while I stream.

Hackathons Are An ANTI-PATTERN?! Developers Are Raging!

Jumping over to Reddit for another topic! Aren't hackathons supposed to be a good thing for learning and engagement? Or... Are they an anti-pattern?

Does This Developer Intern Resume Stand A Chance?!

So you're a software developer student trying to land an internship position? What the heck should you be putting on your resume?!

Let's review this resume that was submitted!

How To Mentor Software Engineers As A Senior or Tech Lead

Jumping over to Reddit for another topic! What's a senior software engineer or tech lead supposed to do when it comes to mentoring other developers? What should they focus on?

NO Professional Experience: First Developer Job Resume Review

A common situation for MANY developers: how to get that first job when you don't have any professional experience to include on your resume.

Let's discuss and review a submitted resume!

What Does A Career In Software Development ACTUALLY Look Like?

From a Reddit thread: What does it look like to actually work as a software developer?

Let's discuss! If you have comments from your own experience, share them!

Career BEYOND Senior Software Engineering Manager?! [360 Video]

A Redditor wrote that they were feeling burnt out from their career working up through senior software engineering management.

What should be next for them? Is everything a step backward?

Will They FIRE Me?! Keep Reworking My Software Deliverables [360 Video]

A viewer wrote in to ask about a situation they're in: They are nervous given layoffs and the tech landscape, but they also feel like they're constantly having to rework their deliverables.

Is this... normal?


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